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An empowerment is a blessing ritual and guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with an enlightened Buddha and create the cause to achieve that Buddha's enlightened state.
The blessing empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, will enable us to connect directly with Vajrasattva's mind and to receive purification simply through his blessings. This powerful experience gives us a brief glimpse of the inner freedom and universal love experienced by an enlightened mind.
Blaming and resenting others for our problems and pain actually harms us. Buddha teaches many special ways of thinking to free our minds from the harmful habit of blaming others and experience the joy and freedom of learning to forgive.
We dedicate most of our time and energy trying to avoid problems by making changes to the external world. However, the main cause of our unhappiness and difficulties cannot be found in external conditions. By relying upon Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, we will cleanse our mind of delusions, negativity and obstacles. Through special meditation and mantra recitation, we have the great opportunity to purify our minds quickly, so that we can make swift progress on the spiritual path.
This condensed self-generation practice of Vajrayogini is a perfect beginning for those who have recently received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments. For more experienced practitioners immersed in busy modern life, this is a quick way to keep your tantric practice fresh and meaningful.
*This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerment from the New Kadampa Tradition or those who have the wish to receive the next HYT empowerment.
After the morning meditation class, it's the time of year for a Holiday Potluck to celebrate the growth of our center and have fun in the company of Sangha friends! If you wish, bring a vegetarian snack or treat to share.
Tired of the same old New Year’s Eve bash? Meditate your way into 2026 instead! We start the year in just the way we mean to continue it … with a peaceful, positive mind and a big, compassionate heart. Kadam Amy will then guide us in the inspiring practice of the Green Tara and recitation of her beautiful mantra OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA. To close the evening, we will dedicate our peaceful, compassionate intentions to the welfare of the entire world, and conclude with a non-alcoholic New Year’s toast & vegetarian hors d’oeuvres.
Kadam Amy Peng
Resident Teacher
Over the past 20 years, Kadam Amy Peng has taught at Kadampa centers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Monica & Palm Springs. In June of 2025, she accepted the role of Resident Teacher of Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center. Kadam Amy completed the 2018 Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston, England. With warmth and sincerity, Kadam Amy shows the joy of integrating Buddha’s teachings into daily life and is an inspiring example of modern Kadampa Buddhist practitioner.
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